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Wicked, Gladiator II Opening Weekend Box Office Numbers Are In (and It’s Not Close)
ComicBook.comStory by Chris Agar
scrn logline
Box office showdown as 'Wicked' musical adaptation crushes 'Gladiator II' in opening weekend, offering something for every moviegoer this holiday season.
beat sheet
- 'Wicked' dominates with a staggering $117 million debut, while 'Gladiator II' settles for a distant $60 million - a clear indication of their divergent audience appeal.
- The crowded Thanksgiving weekend is set to get even more competitive with the highly anticipated 'Moana 2' arrival, potentially impacting 'Wicked's' long-term box office performance.
call sheet
Ridley Scott, Gladiator II, Wicked, Venom: The Last Dance, Joker: Folie á Deux, Moana 2, Wicked, Gladiator II, Venom: The Last Dance, Joker: Folie á Deux, Moana 2